Obituaries

Betty J. Emery

Betty J. Emery

Jul 3, 2008

Betty J. Emery, 79, passed away on Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 3:10 A.M. at the home of her son. She was born May 1, 1929 in West Frankfort to Fred & Maude (Goodknight) Saul. She married Ralph Emery in Piggott, Arkansas on August 12, 1945 and together they shared over 55 years of marriage until his death on July...

Kelly Sue Hays

Kelly Sue Hays

Jul 2, 2008

Herrin- Kelly Sue Hays, 35, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Herrin, passed away at Tampa General Hospital at 11:35 AM on July 2, 2008 of complications from breast cancer. Kelly was born in Carbondale, Illinois on August 24th, 1972 to Dr William Hays and Sue (Eichhorn) Hays. She had an active and productive life. She was a graduate of Herrin...

Mary Alice Harvel

Mary Alice Harvel

Jul 1, 2008

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home Full Obituary Herrin- MARY ALICE (CERNEY) HARVEL, age 98, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 2:35pm on Monday, June 30, 2008 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin with her family at her side. Mary was born in Saratoga, IL on March 19, 1910, the daughter of James and Dora (Lence) Cerney. She married Vernon Jenkins in...

Roberta Lee (Bert) Morgan

Roberta Lee (Bert) Morgan

Jun 30, 2008

Roberta Lee (Bert) Morgan, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 4:00 A.M. at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Roberta was born October 16, 1924 in Marion the daughter of Lloyd Allen & Grace (Baker) Lewis. She married Virgil Lester Morgan on August 27, 1941 in Jackson, Missouri and he preceded her in death on October 29, 1981. Bert...

Roma Bernice Tyler

Roma Bernice Tyler

Jun 30, 2008

Roma Bernice Tyler, 74, formerly of Chicago and California, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 7:45 A.M. at her sisters home. She was born September 7, 1933 in Pittsburg the daughter of Harold and Betty Estelle (Mifflin) Tyler. She was a member of the Pittsburg Missionary Baptist Church and accepted the Lord at an early age. She graduated...

Paul D. Sanders

Paul D. Sanders

Jun 26, 2008

Creal Springs- PAUL D. SANDERS, age 66, of Creal Springs, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 5:06pm on Thursday, June 23, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Paul was born in Herrin on December 29, 1941, the son of Harry and Bertha Marie (Murray) Sanders. He married Nancy Fay Allen in Herrin on June 28, 1963 and together...

James Bray

James Bray

Jun 24, 2008

Marion- JAMES BRAY, age 77, of Marion, passed away at 1:00am on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at his residence in Marion. James was born one of eight siblings, on May 19, 1931 the son of John Bray. He was a huge Superman fan. He is survived by his friends and the staff and Liberty House and Progress Port. James was...

Daryl E. Yackey

Daryl E. Yackey

Jun 24, 2008

Daryl E. Yackey, 91, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2008 5:10 P.M. at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Daryl was born November 5, 1916 the daughter of Aurthur and Edith (Pfundt) Stricker in St. Louis. She married Gilmore L. Yackey on June 5, 1936 and together they shared over 46 years of marriage until his death in July, 1982. She...

Jo Ann M. Azzarello

Jo Ann M. Azzarello

Jun 23, 2008

JoAnn Frances Azzarello, 81, of Marion, formerly of Calumet City and Warsaw, Ind., passed away Monday, June 23, 2008, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, surrounded by her family. JoAnn was born March 14, 1927, to Jessie Farmer in Columbus, Ohio. She married John Azzarello of Chicago Heights in 1947. She later found a life partner in Kasmir "Carlo" Kostro of...

Mildred Louise Henshaw

Mildred Louise Henshaw

Jun 23, 2008

Marion Mildred Louise (Hankins) Henshaw, 83, passed quietly at home after a brief illness at 5:30 P.M. on Sunday, June 22, 2008. She was born July 1, 1924 to Arvel and Bessie (Boatright) Hankins of Brushy Township in Saline County, Illinois. She married Orla Henshaw on September 14, 1945 and moved to Marion. Together they have shared over 62 years...

Joyce Louise Parmley

Joyce Louise Parmley

Jun 21, 2008

Joyce L. Parmley MARION –Joyce Louise Lawrence Parmley, 93, of Marion went home to be with her Lord and her beloved husband Jewel on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 1:55 PM at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Paul Ramsey...

Janie M. Dalton

Janie M. Dalton

Jun 21, 2008

Janie M. Dalton Marion-Janie M. Dalton, 44, of Marion passed away at 8:45 PM, Saturday, June 21, 2008 south of Marion. Memorial Service will be at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Alan Ozment. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will...

John Wesley Frye Jr.

John Wesley Frye Jr.

Jun 19, 2008

John Wesley Frye, Jr. 69, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 6:26 P.M. at his home. John was born January 22, 1939 the son of John & Magnoline (Stilley) Frye, Sr. in Williamson County. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator and coal miner. He attended Community Chapel Church. Survivors include; Son Jeff Frye of Forsyth, Georgia...

Charles F. Bessler

Charles F. Bessler

Jun 17, 2008

Herrin- Charles Frances Bessler, 45, of Herrin, passed away at 11:15 PM, Sunday, June 15, 2008 on Fathers Day after a long four year fight with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Battle scarred, brave and valiant, Charles left this world on a warm clear spring night at his home. Charles was born in Chicago, the son of the late Mary Ann (Oldani) Bessler....

Burnita Cavitt

Burnita Cavitt

Jun 15, 2008

Burnita Cavitt MARION-Burnita Cavitt, 87, of Marion passed away at 7:29 PM, Sunday, June 15, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 until the time of the services on Tuesday...

Shelby J. Rawhoof

Shelby J. Rawhoof

Jun 12, 2008

Shelby J. Rawhoof, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 8:20 A.M. at her home in Marion. Shelby was born April 20, 1937 the daughter of Samuel & Clare Morrison in Bailington, Tennessee. She married Bobby Rawhoof, Sr. in Rockford, Illinois and he preceded her in death on November 21, 2001. She was a homemaker and had retired...

Robbie Lon Hardcastle

Robbie Lon Hardcastle

Jun 10, 2008

Herrin- ROBBIE LON HARDCASTLE, age 39, of Herrin, passed away at 7:23am on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Robbie was born in Herrin on June 5, 1969, the son of Bob A. and Barbara J. (Fox) Hardcastle. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin and was self-employed....

Wanda Faye Albright

Wanda Faye Albright

Jun 9, 2008

Wanda Faye Albright MARION- Wanda Faye Albright, 94, of Marion passed away at 12:00 PM, Monday, June 9, 2008 at the Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Larry Lee officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of...

James Lloyd Lunsford

James Lloyd Lunsford

Jun 9, 2008

James Lloyd Lunsford MARION-James Lloyd Lunsford, 62, of Marion passed away at 11:40 AM, Monday, June 9, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Thursday at...

Mary Jo Milazzo

Mary Jo Milazzo

Jun 8, 2008

Freeman Spur- Mary Jo Milazzo, 61, of Freeman Spur, passed away at her home at 9:30 AM, Saturday, June 7, 2008. Mary Jo was born on December 15, 1946 in Stonepipe, MN to Leo & Daisy (Richardson) Melander. She married Sam Milazzo on July 23, 2001 in Marion. He survives of Freeman Spur. Mrs. Milazzo formerly worked as a waitress...

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