Obituaries
James Homer McCalla
Dec 22, 2008
James Homer McCalla PAULTON-James Homer McCalla,77, of Paulton went to be with the Lord at 8:45 PM, December 22, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday,...
Opal June Bowen
Dec 22, 2008
Opal June Bowen, 72, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:45 A.M. at her home in Herrin. Opal was born June 6, 1936 in Herrin the daughter of Albert & Dorothy (Reams) Caraker. She was a member of West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin and she had worked at various restaurants as a waitress and cook. Opal is...
Alice F. Campbell
Dec 22, 2008
Herrin- Alice F. Campbell, age 75, of Butler, PA, passed away at 10:50am on Monday, December 22, 2008 at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA. Alice was born in Herrin on May 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Harry and Della (Brandon) Glenn. She married Ronald G. Campbell in Herrin on March 27, 1954. They shared fifty-four years of...
Earl J. Byrley
Dec 22, 2008
Herrin- EARL J. BYRLEY, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 10:47pm on Monday, December 22, 2008 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion. Earl was born in Pittsburg, IL on March 28, 1925, the son of Joseph and Nellie (Robertson) Byrley. He married Dianne Sealander in Herrin on March 4, 1958. She preceded him in death on December 17,...
Jesse E. Moore
Dec 21, 2008
Herrin- JESSE EUGENE MOORE, age 69, of Herrin, passed away at 1:54pm on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Jesse was born in Franklin, IL on September 28, 1939, the son of Jesse Oscar and Foresteen Bernice (Amon) Moore. He married Carolyn Alice Karraker in Jacksonville, IL on December 31, 1961. They shared forty-three years of marriage. She preceded...
Jo Ann Robinson
Dec 19, 2008
Marion- Jo Ann Robinson, 77, of Hannibal, MO, formerly of Marion, passed away at 10:20 PM, Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. Jo Ann was born on July 3, 1931 in Hannibal, MO to Othey Lee & Lillian M. (Bell) Henderson, Sr. She married Harold Gene Robinson on September 24, 1950 in Hannibal. He...
Milton Scott
Dec 18, 2008
Milton Scott CREAL SPRINGS-Milton Scott, 85, of Creal Springs passed away at 10:25 PM, Thursday, December 18, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Military services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with VFW Post 1301, American Legion Post 147 and the National Guard conducting the services. Visitation...
Earl Eugene Loyd
Dec 17, 2008
Herrin- EARL EUGENE LOYD, age 52, of Fort Worth, TX, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 7:11pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 his residence in Fort Worth, TX. Eugene was born in Herrin on February 10, 1956, the son of Virgil Hubert and Edith (Edwards) Loyd. He was a licensed Registered Nurse. Survivors include his mother- Edith Loyd of Herrin,...
Charles Richard Dobbs
Dec 16, 2008
Charles Richard “Dick” Dobbs MARION–Charles Richard “Dick” Dobbs, 68, of Marion formerly of Grand Chain passed away at 12:45 PM, Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Whispering Oaks in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Kevin Badgley officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...
Bobby Ray Simmons
Dec 16, 2008
Bobby Ray Simmons, 77, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 1:12 P.M. at his home. Bobby was born December 8, 1931 the son of Ray & Modena (Craig) Simmons in Marion. He married Virginia M. Ray on December 19, 1953 in Marion and together they shared almost 51 years of marriage until her death on December 7, 2004....
Cheryl Ann Ferguson
Dec 15, 2008
Cheryl Ann Ferguson MARION–Cheryl Ann Ferguson, 42, of Marion passed away at 5:15 PM, Monday, December 15, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 19, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ed Martin officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 18,...
Gary L. Flowers
Dec 14, 2008
Gary L. Flowers CREAL SPRINGS–Gary L. Flowers, 53, of Creal Springs passed away at 8:52 AM, Sunday, December 14, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his family. In respect with Gary’s own personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Gary was born on June 2, 1955...
Terrence M. Keeney
Dec 14, 2008
Terrence M. Terry Keeney, 68, of Marion, passed away at 10:20 PM, Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Keeney was born on July 2, 1940 in East St. Louis to John R. & Henrietta (Hyland) Keeney. He married Roma Harris on September 6, 1958 in Waterloo, IL. Together they have shared over 50 years of marriage....
Kent W. Crear
Dec 13, 2008
Kent W. Crear MARION-Kent W. Crear, 67, of Marion passed away at 8:52 AM, Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, December 15,...
Elizabeth Mills
Dec 13, 2008
Elizabeth Mills MARION-Elizabeth Mills, 92, of Marion passed away at 3:45 AM, Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 15, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial...
Marylee McCree
Dec 10, 2008
Herrin- Marylee McCree, 94, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 2:51 AM, Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Marylee was born on November 14, 1914 on McAlpin Hill in Rural Williamson County to Raymond & Kate (McAlpin) Alexander. She married Alvin McCree at a friends home in Marion on October 7, 1933. He preceded her in death on April...
Lowell Dean Biggs
Dec 10, 2008
Marion- LOWELL DEAN BIGGS, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 2:26am on Wednesday December 10, 2008 at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. Lowell was born in Prosperity, Illinois on November 17, 1917, the son of Grace Bennett and Arleigh Wilkins. He married Elizabeth Draper Ament in Herrin in 1946. She preceded him in death. Mr. Biggs was a...
Kenneth Ray Smith
Dec 9, 2008
Kenneth Ray “Smitty” Smith MARION-Kenneth Ray “Smitty” Smith, 76, of Marion passed away at 4:00 AM, Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the...
Elva Jean Shambon
Dec 8, 2008
Herrin- ELVA JEAN SHAMBON, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 12:05am on Monday, December 8, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Elva was born in East St. Louis, IL on December 3, 1925, the daughter of John and Adele (Julien) Shambon. She worked as an administrative secretary. Survivors include her brother-in-law- Ivo Vogt of Carterville, IL Nephew- Vincent and Karri Vogt...
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