Obituaries

Nov 4, 2022

Kimberly K. Baker, age 56, of Johnston City, Illinois,  passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Kimberly was born November 02, 1966 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Everett V. "Ebbie" and Rose M. (Vanzandt) Miller III.  

She is survived by one daughter, Ashley Baker of Tocoma, WA; her father, Everett V....

Nov 2, 2022

Morris B. Ellis Jr., age 62, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

Morris was born April 11, 1960 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a son of Morris B. and Sakiko (Horie) Ellis Sr.  He married Lesa N. Pritchett on July 29, 2003 in Lawton, OK.   

He is survived by his...

Nov 2, 2022

Linda Sue Davis, age 74, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Linda was born November 25, 1947 a daughter of Jospeh and Lucille (Gossett) Colp. 

Linda is survived by two sons, Terry E. Eairheart of Marion, IL and Brian L. Eairheart of Marion, IL; two grandchildren, Kennen Eairheart and Nikki Eairheart;...

Nov 2, 2022

Analea Miriani, 79, formerly of Herrin and Murphysboro, passed away on Wednesday,  November 2, 2022 at her current home in DuQuoin. 

Analea was born on March 31, 1943 to the late John and Regina (Genesio) Miriani. She was a member of Our Lady of  Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic grade school in 1957...

Oct 29, 2022

Betty June Hudgens, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Marion.Betty was born July 29, 1944 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Howard and Nora Ann (Bulliner) Neber. She is survived by two children, William (Tisha) Bradley and Norena Staszak; seven grandchildren, Christopher Jeremy Bradley, Elijah Joe Bradley, Anisha Kay Williams, Sierra Brooke Bradley, Matthew...

Oct 29, 2022

Beverly Sue Mahan, age 80 of Marion, Illinois went to her heavenly home on October 29, 2022, with her loving family by her side.

Beverly was born July 29, 1942, in Maywood, Illinois.

She is survived by her father, Andy (Beulah) Huff of Marion, IL; her children:  Scott (Pam) McReynolds of Loudon, TN, Kim Whitehead of Harrisburg, IL, Tim (Melanie)...

Oct 26, 2022

Earl Dean Heberer, 70, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Earl was born on October 25, 1952, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Violet (Recklein) Heberer.  He married the love of his life, Cheryl Koblitz on June 12, 1976, at Unity Roselawn Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Earl...

Oct 26, 2022

Michael Paul Longanecker Sr, age 68, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Michael was born June 23, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, a son of Paul I. and Jackie (McGregor) Longanecker.  He married Debbie J. Davis on March 08, 1975 in Perryville, MO.   Michael owned and operated Michael's Construction Co. and...

Oct 26, 2022

Opal L. Bennett, age 94, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.Opal was born February 20, 1928 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a daughter of Simeon O. and Rena T. (Hart) White. Opal grew up on the family farm in rural Creal Springs and attended Creal Springs Schools. She married Erskine...

Oct 25, 2022

We are immensely saddened to announce that our daughter passed away after being diagnosed at birth with Mucolipidosis II.  Blakely Mae Brown was born on May 5, 2020.  She was a gifted, bright, and unique soul that left us too soon on October 25, 2022.  Our family mourns her passing greatly but seeing the positive impact she has made...

Oct 25, 2022

Doris Imogene Pratt, age 90, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Integrity Nursing Home of Herrin.

Doris was born April 01, 1932 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Romal Harvest "Shorty" Prather and Hazel (Williams) Taylor. Prior to her retirement, she had worked almost 30 years as a telecommunications equipment technician for Motorola.  

She is...

Oct 21, 2022

Debra Lea Robertson, 31 of Marion, Illinois passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022.  Debra was born on March 2, 1991, in Herrin.  She was the daughter of Rachel Stewart and Steve Robertson.

Debra was a loving mother to her three children, Aiden, Aryan, and Jacob.  She enjoyed time with her kids playing X-box video games, Pokemon...

Oct 21, 2022

Dorris J. Odum, age 82, of rural Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, Illinois.Dorris was born April 01, 1940 in Williamson County, Illinois, a daughter of Paul and Jewell (McGuire) Tanner. Dorris grew up on the family farm and attended Crab Orchard school. She married Dewey E. Odum on March 06,...

Oct 20, 2022

Donnie Roberts, age 86, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.Donnie was born December 20, 1935 in Cave City, Arkansas, a daughter of Don and Ruth (McLeod) Curtis. When she was young her family move to Kokomo, IN where she grew up. She married Bob McNally and started their family. She later...

Oct 20, 2022

Venita June Boaz, age 85, of rural Carbondale, Illinois  passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at her home.Venita was born August 22, 1937 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of Jesse and Daphne (Reed)  Owens. She married Melvin "Tuffy" Boaz on September 03, 1955 in Carbondale, IL.  Venita was known as the Angel Lady by a multitude of florists. Her creations...

Oct 19, 2022

Preston E. Brown, age 88, of Goreville, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Preston was born January 19, 1934 in Marcellus, Michigan, a son of Merton and Anna (Thornburg) Brown.   He grew up in Michigan and joined the US Navy serving four years in Japan.  He married Ruth Arthur on July...

Oct 18, 2022

Megan Jennifer (Mercer) Green, 52 of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.  Megan was born on March 22, 1970, in Aberdeen, Maryland. She is the daughter of Patricia (Steiner) Mitchell and John Mercer.

Megan attended Hazelwood East High School in St. Louis, Missouri and later attended one year at the...

Oct 18, 2022

Stacy Dean Killman, age 54, of West Paducah, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky.Stacy was born January 23, 1968 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Rayburn and Clarice Evelyn (Baker) Killman. He married the love of his life, Shayne Ann Foster on October 17, 2014 in Paducah, KY. Stacy was employed by...

Oct 17, 2022

Tara Natalie Tucker, 51 of Marion, IL passed away on October 17, 2022, at her home after a lengthy illness.  Tara attended Alcorn Central High School in Corinth, MS and Northeast MS Community College in Booneville, MS.

Tara loved traveling, cooking, and crafts.

Tara is survived by her mother, Judy Dillon Tucker of Marion, her...

Oct 14, 2022

Thomas Henry Phalp VIII, age 80, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away at 4:15pm on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.Thomas was born May 27, 1942 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Mary (Furlong) and Thomas Henry Phalp VII. He married the love of his life, Jo Ann Penning on June 17, 1961 in...