Obituaries

Scott Logan Turner

Scott Logan Turner

Mar 4, 2010

Scott Logan Turner, 51, of Marion passed away on Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 6:33 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Scott was born October 3, 1958 in Marion the son of Junior Lee & Shirley (Launius) Turner. He formerly worked along side his parents at the family business, Turner TV Store in Marion. Scott is survived by his: Parents...

Ralph Goddard

Ralph Goddard

Mar 4, 2010

Ralph Goddard, 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 12 P.M. noon at his residence in Marion. Ralph was born September 18, 1917 in Marion the son of Harry Goddard and the Reverend Berniece Goddard. He married Nellie Colombo on November 19, 1938 in Johnston City and together they have been blessed with over 71 years of marriage,...

Marie Driemeyer

Marie Driemeyer

Mar 2, 2010

Herrin- VIOLET MARIE DRIEMEYER, age 92, of Herrin, passed away at 8:30pm on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Marie was born in Williamson County on October 20, 1917, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Woolsey) Loftus. She married Evans Red Driemeyer on December 19, 1936. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1976....

Ernie E. Burns

Ernie E. Burns

Mar 1, 2010

Ernie E. Burns CARTERVILLE-Ernie E. Burns, 96, of Carterville passed away at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 1, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Brad Harlow and Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...

Wilma Ann Dzengolewski

Wilma Ann Dzengolewski

Feb 28, 2010

Marion- Wilma Ann Dzengolewski, 71, of Marion, passed away at 9:37 AM, Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Wilma Ann was born on June 17, 1938 in Carbondale to Melvin Claire & Clara Louise (Travelstead) Saunders. She was retired after teaching twenty eight years at Marion Junior high School. She was a cook for the...

Charles W. Lukens

Charles W. Lukens

Feb 27, 2010

Charles Willet Lukens, 91, of Marion, passed away at 9:48 AM, Friday, February 26, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Charles was born on May 13, 1918 in Massac County to Charles W. & Mary Eva (Herring) Lukens. He enlisted in the US Navy and was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. Charles served in the...

Jack Read Sechrest

Jack Read Sechrest

Feb 27, 2010

Marion- Jack Read Sechrest, 66, of Mc Henry, KY passed away at 9:17 AM, Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the VA Nursing Center in Marion. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial arrangements were entrusted to Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.

Wilma Dell Springs

Wilma Dell Springs

Feb 24, 2010

Marion-WILMA DELL SPRINGS, age 85, of Marion, passed away at 3:20am on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Wilma was born in Mount Vernon on May 21, 1924, the daughter of Fred and Agnes (Musgrave) Peyton. She married James Carlynn Springs on August 18, 1942 in Mt Vernon. He preceded her in death on November...

Phillip A. Castellano

Phillip A. Castellano

Feb 24, 2010

Phillip A. Castellano MARION-Phillip A. Castellano, 82, of Marion passed away February 24, 2010 at 9:30 PM at the VA Medical Center, Marion. Phillip was born in Willisville, IL to Joseph and Josephine (DeVardo) Castellano on January 22, 1928. He married Velma Stilley on January 1, 1953 at Cario, IL. She preceded him in death. Funeral mass will be at...

Lori A. Averitt

Lori A. Averitt

Feb 23, 2010

Lori A. Averitt GOREVILLE-Lori A. Averitt, 44, of Goreville passed away at 7:10 PM, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at her father’s residence. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend R. G. Null officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 27, 2010 at...

Dr. Edward Corder

Dr. Edward Corder

Feb 23, 2010

Edward L. Corder, M.D. 85 passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 1:39 A.M. at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Dr. Corder was born October 10, 1924 in Crab Orchard to Edward L. Corder, Sr. and Wreathel C. (Lyons) Corder. He attended Marion Grade Schools through 5th grade. The family then moved to Dykersburg where he attended Black School, a one...

Gene McNeely

Gene McNeely

Feb 23, 2010

Gene McNeely, 82, of Marion passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 9:20 P.M. at his home. Gene was born January 25, 1928 in Williamson County the son of Lawrence A. & Mary Ruth (Albright) McNeely. He married Pat Holman on July 19, 1952 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they have shared over 57 years of marriage. He began...

Chlela Hancock-Dehart

Chlela Hancock-Dehart

Feb 22, 2010

CHLELA HANCOCK-DEHART HARRISBURG-Chlela Hancock-Dehart, 88, of Harrisburg, passed away at 9:20 AM February 22, 2010 at Saline Care Center, Harrisburg. There will be no services. Her body has been cremated. Blue Funeral Home, Goreville has assisted the family with arrangements. Chlela was born October 25, 1921 in Pope County, IL to Pinkney and Agnes (Wimen) Hancock. She married Glenn Dehart...

James Cowan

James Cowan

Feb 22, 2010

JAMES COWAN HERRIN-James Cowan, 88, of Herrin, passed away at 1:25 PM at the VA Medical Center in Marion Monday, February 22, 2010. The family requested private services. Blue Funeral Home, Marion assisted the family with arrangements.

David B. Askew

David B. Askew

Feb 19, 2010

David B. Askew MARION-David B. Askew, 72, of Marion passed away at 4:39 PM, Friday, February 19, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Father Randy Uselton and Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00...

Lindell D. Mitchell

Lindell D. Mitchell

Feb 18, 2010

Lindell D. Mitchell CREAL SPRINGS–Lindell D. Mitchell, 69, of Creal Springs, passed away at 3:30 AM, Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 22, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home, Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, February 21, 2010...

Amoze Sims

Amoze Sims

Feb 18, 2010

Marion Amoze B. Sims, a lifelong resident of Williamson County, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:28 P.M. She was born to Ernest and Edith (Dunaway) Tanner on August 28, 1909 and recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Amoze was married to Omer H. Sims and they shared 58 years of marriage before he passed away on...

Junetta K. Simmons

Junetta K. Simmons

Feb 17, 2010

Junetta K. Simmons JOHNSTON CITY – Junetta K. Simmons, 55, passed away at 12:55 PM, Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at her home in Johnston City. Memorial services will be at 3:30 PM, Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Kenneth Edwards officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Missouri. Memorials may...

Gilbert A. Beasley

Gilbert A. Beasley

Feb 17, 2010

Gilbert A. Beasley CRAB ORCHARD-Gilbert A. Beasley, 82, of Crab Orchard passed away at 8:50 PM, Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Brother Dennis Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday, February 20,...

Mary Springhart

Mary Springhart

Feb 17, 2010

Mary Springhart PITTSBURG-Mary Springhart, 85, of Pittsburg passed away at 6:30 AM, Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Russellville Hospital, Russellville, Alabama. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Pastor Bruce Fox officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of the service on Saturday. Burial will be...

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