Obituaries
Rubye (Judy) Mecay
Mar 1, 2007
Marion Rubye D. Judy Mecay, 96, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 5:14 P.M. at Parkway Manor. Judy was born November 28, 1910 in Olmstead, Illinois to Warren L. & Elizabeth (Bundschuh) Richey. She married Leroy E. Mac Mecay on November 23, 1940 and together they shared over 49 years of marriage until his death on February 14,...
Norman Neathery
Feb 28, 2007
Norman Neathery WEST FRANKFORT-Norman Neathery, 65, of West Frankfort passed away at 6:00 AM, Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Sunday, March 4, 2007 at Victory Baptist Church in Carterville with Pastor Rick Dawson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 3, 2007...
Alice Ellis
Feb 27, 2007
Alice Ellis MARION-Alice Ellis, 85, of Marion passed away at 3:10 PM, Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Parrish Park Baptist Church in Marion with Reverend David Schlag officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 2, 2007 at...
Dennis DeCoursey
Feb 25, 2007
Herrin- Dennis Joe Brandon DeCoursey, 41, of Herrin, died at 10:45 AM, Sunday, February 25, 2007 at his mothers home in Energy. Dennis was born on November 10, 1965 in Carbondale to Jo & Linda (Frasier) Brandon. He was a graduate of Herrin High School and a brick mason for Carters Masonry. Left behind to mourn his passing are: Special...
Dr. H.T. Merrell
Feb 25, 2007
Marion Dr. Hosmer T. Merrell, formerly of Marion, died Saturday, February 24,2007 at his home in the Pine Valley Residential Community of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Hos was born June 5, 1915 in Rockford, Illinois and spent his childhood in Streator, Illinois. He attended Illinois Wesleyan, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana) and received his medical degree from...
Violet M. Finney
Feb 23, 2007
Herrin- Violet M. Finney, age 89, of Herrin, passed away at 8:05am on Friday, February 23, 2007 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Violet was born on April 1, 1917 in DeSoto, IL, the daughter of Virgil and Effie (Priddy) Murray. She married John Clyde Finney in Herrin on February 6, 1937. He preceded her in death on October 23,...
Betty Zielke
Feb 23, 2007
Marion- BETTY ZIELKE, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 3:00am on Friday, February 23, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is handling local arrangements. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com
Mildred Greenwood
Feb 23, 2007
Herrin- MILDRED VIRGINIA (HAUB)GREENWOOD, of Herrin, passed away at 12:55am on Friday, February 23, 2007 at her daughter's Lake Sara home in Effingham, IL at the age of 82. Mildred was born in Clifford 8, near Herrin, on February 17, 1925, the daughter of Harmon Benjamin and Lola Muriel (Rexroth) Brandon. She married William C. Haub in Jackson, MO in...
Shelby Lynn Heltsley
Feb 22, 2007
Shelby Lynn “Ebby” Heltsley MARION-Shelby Lynn “Ebby” Heltsley, 41, of Marion passed away at 7:12 AM, Thursday, February 22, 2007 at his home. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM, Sunday, February 25, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday, February 24, 2007 at...
Hallie Sizemore
Feb 22, 2007
Herrin- HALLIE SIZEMORE, age 84, of Herrin, passed away at 6:15am on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at her daughters home in Johnston City. Hallie fought a long, hard battle to stay with her loved ones, but Our Lord came and took her to his peaceful, beautiful Heaven for eternity. Hallie was born on August 31, 1922 in St. Louis, MO,...
Elizabeth L. Richey
Feb 22, 2007
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Richey MARION-Elizabeth L. “Betty” Richey, 82, of Marion passed away Thursday, February 22, 2007 at St. Louis University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Michael Newbert officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 2, 2007 at the...
Obie Darr "Dude" Frizzell
Feb 21, 2007
Herrin- OBIE DARR "DUDE" FRIZZELL, age 91, of Herrin, passed away at 6:45pm on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at his daughter's home in Hamilton, Alabama. Obie was born on January 11, 1916 in Herrin, the son of William Obie Darr and Mariah Elizabeth (Lane) Frizzell. He married Ruth Juanita Oliver on March 13, 1937 in Mount Vernon, IL and together...
Michael D. Davis
Feb 20, 2007
Herrin- Michael Dean Davis, age 53, of Herrin, passed away at 8:40pm on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 in his home, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on November 23, 1953 in South Bend, IN, the son of Joseph and Naomi (Priddy) Davis. The family moved to Herrin in 1954. He worked on the washing machine assembly line for Maytag...
Leamon Oral Boatright
Feb 20, 2007
Leamon Oral Boatright MARION- Leamon Oral Boatright, 95, of Bradenton, Florida formerly of Marion passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Richard G. Mohr officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at the funeral...
Norval Ray Bundren
Feb 18, 2007
Norval Ray Bundren Creal Springs-Norval Ray Bundren, 81, of Creal Springs passed away at 10:20 AM, Sunday, February 18, 2007 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ivan Ryan officiating. Visitation will from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at the funeral...
Richard Leon Adams, Sr.
Feb 16, 2007
Richard Leon Adams, Sr. Creal Springs-Richard Leon Adams, Sr., 64, of Creal Springs passed away at 7:30 AM, Friday, February 16, 2007 at his home. It was Mr. Adams wish to have his body donated to the S.I.U. Medical School. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be to Lake of Egypt Fire...
Dimple Ruth Rebecca
Feb 15, 2007
Pittsburg Dimple Ruth Rebecca, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 3:55 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dimple was born April 8, 1922 in Williamson County to Robert Lee and Mable Flo (Motsinger) Rentfro. She married Richard Buster Rebecca on November 21, 1940 in Charleston, Missouri and together they shared over 42 years of marriage until his...
Donald Clyde Stonum
Feb 15, 2007
Hurst- DONALD CLYDE STONUM, age 77, of Hurst, passed away at 9:10am on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Donald was born in Hurst on April 12, 1929, the son of Clyde and Wilma (Halleran) Stonum. He married Gladys Pena on August 28, 1967 in Mexico. They renewed their marriage vows in the United States...
R. David Carter
Feb 13, 2007
Herrin- RALPH DAVID CARTER, age 57, of Herrin, passed away at 6:23am on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. David was born on March 28, 1949 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Ralph Vernon and Cora Irene (Gist) Carter. Mr. Carter was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served during Vietnam. He was a member of...
Mary Ann Burnham
Feb 13, 2007
Mary Ann Burnham Marion-Mary Ann Burnham, 78, of Marion passed away at 1:25 AM, Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 17, 2007 at the Church of Christ east of Marion with Kip Adams and Gerald Cowan officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM...
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