Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Valeriaâs 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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