Obituaries

James E. Raglin

James E. Raglin

Feb 12, 2006

Marion- James E. Bud Raglin, 96, of Marion, passed away at 10:50 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. James was born on November 7, 1909 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Thomas & Ida (Tillman) Raglin. He married Irene Groves on October 10, 1931 in Walnut Ridge, Ark. She preceded him in death on May 13,...

Jessie William Edwards

Jessie William Edwards

Feb 10, 2006

Jessie William Edwards CREAL SPRINGS-Jessie William Edwards, 92, of Creal Springs went to be with the Lord at 10:05 AM, Friday, February 10, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, February 13, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 Am to 1:00 PM, Monday, February...

Terry Tanner

Terry Tanner

Feb 9, 2006

Crab Orchard Terry P. Tanner, 63, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 1:03 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Terry was born January 14, 1943 to Paul and Jewell (McGuire) Tanner in Williamson County. He married Loretta Richey on July 27, 1962 at Coal Bank and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. She...

Linda Kay Long

Linda Kay Long

Feb 6, 2006

Johnston City Linda Kay Long, 61, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2006 at 9:45 A.M. at St. Louis University Hospital. Linda was born September 21, 1944 in Pana, Illinois to Rev. Tony & Pauline (Griffith) Jayne, Sr. She married Jim Long on January 22, 1964 in Johnston City and together they have shared over 42 years of marriage. He...

John H. Sherrard

John H. Sherrard

Feb 6, 2006

HERRIN- John H. Sherrard, age 80, of Herrin, passed away at 5:28pm on Monday February 6, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. John was born in Herrin on August 8, 1925 to John Joseph and Stella (Daugherty) Sherrard. He married Wanda McPheron on December 23, 1947 in Johnston City. She preceded him in death on April 13, 1999. Mr. Sherrard...

Olga Sturm

Olga Sturm

Feb 6, 2006

Herrin Olga Sturm, 80, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2006 at 4:45 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Olga was born November 17, 1925 in Herrin to Ben and Nan (Nash) Hardcastle. She married Joseph Sturm on January 29, 1955 in Marion and together they shared over 22 years of marriage until his death on September 3, 1977. Olga was the...

Valeria Ritchey-Wilson

Valeria Ritchey-Wilson

Feb 3, 2006

Valeria Maxine Ritchey-Wilson MARION-Valeria Maxine Ritchey-Wilson, 89, of Marion passed away at 7:40 AM, February 3, 2006 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. As per Valeria’s personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Burial will be at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Ritchey-Wilson was born on April...

Virgil Hampton

Virgil Hampton

Feb 2, 2006

HERRIN- Virgil Hampton, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 12:40am on Thursday February 2, 2006 at the Naples Community Hospital in Naples, FL. Virgil was born in Carterville on October 16, 1918 to Anthony (Tony) and Ethel (Watson) Hampton. He married Marguerite I. Walker in 1938. They were married until her death on February 27, 2005. Mr. Hampton was...

Dorris Troutman

Dorris Troutman

Feb 2, 2006

Dorris Troutman MARION-Dorris Troutman, 86, of Marion passed away at 11:30 AM, Thursday, February 2, 2006 at the Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Graveside services were held at 12:00 PM, Friday, February 3, 2006 at the Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. There will be no visitation. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to...

Billy Joe Perry

Billy Joe Perry

Jan 31, 2006

Billy Joe Perry GOREVILLE-Billy Joe Perry, 69, of Chicago formerly of Goreville passed away at 2:40 AM, Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Lincoln Park Hospital in Chicago. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 3, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tex Perry officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday,...

Dennis Paul Grable

Dennis Paul Grable

Jan 30, 2006

Dennis Paul Grable WEST FRANKFORT-Dennis Paul Grable, 54, of West Frankfort passed away at 4:47 AM, Monday, January 30, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 3, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jeff Baker and Pastor Cynthia Freeland officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to...

Hazel Boomer-Gulley

Hazel Boomer-Gulley

Jan 29, 2006

Hazel Boomer-Gulley HERRIN-Hazel Boomer-Gulley, 86, of Herrin passed away at 7:37 PM, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial will...

Cletis L. Blackman

Cletis L. Blackman

Jan 29, 2006

Cletis Blackman MARION-Cletis Blackman, 82, of Marion passed away at 9:30 AM, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Brother David Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial...

Mae Madeline Garris

Mae Madeline Garris

Jan 28, 2006

Mae Madeline “Maddie” Garris MARION-Mae Madeline “Maddie” Garris, 86, of Rogersville, Tennessee formerly of Marion departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2006 and now has her new home in heaven. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday,...

Jeseca T. Ruzich

Jeseca T. Ruzich

Jan 25, 2006

HERRIN- Jeseca Taylor Ruzich, 7 years old, of Herrin, passed away at 9:21pm on Wednesday January 25, 2006 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jeseca was born on December 21, 1998 to Cheryl Leposky Ruzich of Herrin and Raymond Ruzich of West Frankfort. Jeseca was a first grade student at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Herrin. She...

Ashley A. Ruzich

Ashley A. Ruzich

Jan 25, 2006

HERRIN- Ashley Ann Ruzich, 11 years old, of Herrin, passed away at 7:12pm on Wednesday January 25, 2006 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ashley was born on January 24, 1995 to Cheryl Leposky Ruzich of Herrin and Raymond Ruzich of West Frankfort. Ashley was a fifth grade student at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Herrin. She...

Kaylynn Bonney

Kaylynn Bonney

Jan 25, 2006

Kaylynn Bonney MARION- Kaylynn Bonney, 10, of Marion, passed away at 9:05 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Cynthia Freeland officiating. Visitation was held from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 29,...

Shelly Bonney

Shelly Bonney

Jan 25, 2006

Shelly Smothers-Bonney MARION- Shelly Smothers-Bonney, 29, of Marion passed away at 7:12 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2006 south of Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Roger Perry officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at the funeral...

Harriet Sutton

Harriet Sutton

Jan 23, 2006

Harriet S. Sutton MARION-Harriet S. Sutton, 79, of Marion passed away at 5:25 AM, Monday, January 23, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 27, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Paul Hicks officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, January...

Ruth Vickery

Ruth Vickery

Jan 20, 2006

Ruth Vickery MARION-Ruth Vickery, 82, of Marion passed away at 12:12 AM, on January 20, 2006 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 22, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2006...