Obituaries

Donna Norris Carlson

Donna Norris Carlson

Jul 8, 2005

Paulton Donna Norris Carlson, 56, of OFallon, Missouri formerly of Paulton, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. at her home in OFallon. Donna was born October 6, 1948 to Clyde & Virginia (Buhl) Norris in Paulton. She married Jack Ed Carlson on February 14, 1975 in Paulton and together they have shared over 30 years of...

William Ryan `Billy` Taylor

William Ryan `Billy` Taylor

Jul 7, 2005

William Ryan `Billy` Taylor MARION-William Ryan `Billy` Taylor, 24, of Marion passed away at 9:10 PM, Thursday, July 7, 2005 at his residence after a long illness. Billy will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Billy was born on February 11, 1981...

John Baker

John Baker

Jul 5, 2005

Marion-John S. Baker, 91, died 6:50 A.M., Monday, July 4th at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. John was born April 20, 1914 to George & Lucy Jane (Blades) Baker in Marion. He married Mary Virginia Collins on October 09, 1933 in Murphysboro and together they shared almost 69 years of marriage until her death on June 26, 2002. John...

Bruce D. Murray

Bruce D. Murray

Jul 5, 2005

Herrin- BRUCE D. MURRAY, 58, of Herrin, passed away at 10:49pm on Tuesday July 5, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Bruce was born in Chicago, IL on May 4, 1947 to Lucille (Bergguist) and John D. Murray. Surviving are: Mother- Lucille Murray Guardian- Karen Krause of Manhattan, IL Guardian- Jo Stafford of Anna, IL Preceded in death by- Father- John D....

Russell Spitzner

Russell Spitzner

Jul 5, 2005

Marion Russell Spitzner, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 6:20 P.M. at Royal Care of Avon Park, Florida. Russell was born May 7, 1915 to Percy & Viola (Vinson) Spitzner in Carrier Mills. He married Betty Lee Norman on June 9, 1941 in Bennettsville, South Carolina and together they have shared the last 64 years of marriage. Russell...

Mary Lou Witherspoon

Mary Lou Witherspoon

Jul 3, 2005

Herrin- Mary Lou Witherspoon, 70, of Herrin, passed away at 1:10 AM, Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the home of her daughter Debbie. Mary Lou was born on July 12, 1934 in Carbondale to Ray & Sarah Faye (Smith) Rushing. She married Fred Morris on Valentines Day 1953. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1957. She later married...

Earl V. Kelley

Earl V. Kelley

Jun 30, 2005

Marion Earl V. Kelley, 97, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 11:58 P.M. at Harrisburg Medical Center. Earl was born October 20, 1907 in Williamson County to James Tippy & Susie Kelley. He married Velma Garner on December 24, 1931 in Benton and together they shared almost 51 years of marriage until her death on November 10, 1982. He...

Tina L. West

Tina L. West

Jun 30, 2005

Tina L. West MARION-Tina L. West, 42, of Marion passed away at 6:20 AM, Thursday, June 30, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 3, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 3, 2005. Burial will be...

Thelma S. Lannom

Thelma S. Lannom

Jun 30, 2005

Thelma S. Lannom MARION-Thelma S. Lannom, 93, of Marion passed away at 10:56 AM, Thursday June 30, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, July...

Patricia (Pat) Eastman

Patricia (Pat) Eastman

Jun 29, 2005

Patricia (Pat) Eastman GOREVILLE-Patricia A. Eastman, 76, of Goreville passed away at 8:40 PM, Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Goreville United Methodist Church with Reverend Alan Milligan and Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday, July 1,...

Angelo Paul Marlow

Angelo Paul Marlow

Jun 29, 2005

Johnston City- ANGELO PAUL MARLOW, 81, of Johnston City, passed away at 5:27 am on Wednesday June 29, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Angelo was born October 2, 1923 in Johnston City to Paul and Adelia (Cassina) Marlow. He married Genevieve Pate in 1946 at Union City, TN and together they shared 49 years of marriage. She survives in Johnston City....

Betty A. Rodgers

Betty A. Rodgers

Jun 28, 2005

Betty A. Rodgers MARION-Betty A. Rodgers, 67, of Marion passed away at 3:30 AM, Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 30, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Robby Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at the funeral...

Jared David Alinger

Jared David Alinger

Jun 27, 2005

Jared David Alinger MARION-Jared David Alinger, 16, of Marion passed away at 3:30 AM, Monday, June 27, 2005, southeast of Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Cornerstone Community Church, ½ mile south of Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion with Reverend Eddie Pullen officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to...

Kip D. Gooch

Kip D. Gooch

Jun 25, 2005

Herrin-Kip Duane Gooch, 11, died Saturday, June 25 in Massac County as a result of an automobile accident. He was born May 1, 1994 in Herrin, Illinois to Kelli (Brewer) & Kip Duane Gooch, Sr. Kip was a very good boy. He loved to serve the Lord and his family and was a very giving person, always thinking of others...

Kelisha C. Gooch

Kelisha C. Gooch

Jun 25, 2005

Herrin-Kelisha Cleveland Gooch, 6 weeks old, died Saturday, June 25 in Nashville, TN as a result of an automobile accident. Kelisha was born May 10, 2005 in Carbondale, Illinois to Kelli (Brewer) & Kip Duane Gooch, Sr. He was a gift from God that was here for only a short time, but he will be loved and missed deeply by...

James Harold Woolard

James Harold Woolard

Jun 24, 2005

Marion James Harold Woolard, 75, of Huddleston, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2005 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Benton on March 31, 1930 the son of the late Clyde and Madge (Edwards) Woolard. Jim fell in love with Smith Mountain Lake 20 years ago while living in DeWitt, New York and...

Patty Joyce Killgrove

Patty Joyce Killgrove

Jun 23, 2005

Patty Joyce Killgrove MARION-Patty Joyce Killgrove, 72, of Marion passed away at 7:02 AM, Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 25, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, June...

Horace C. (Peck) Bloodworth

Horace C. (Peck) Bloodworth

Jun 21, 2005

Marion Horace C. Peck Bloodworth, 81, passed away Monday, June 20, 2005 at 6:20 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bloodworth was born January 13, 1924 to Guy and Josie (Bearden) Bloodworth in Williamson County. He married Shirley Edwards on December 12, 1959 in Marion and together they have shared the last 45 years of marriage. Mr. Bloodworth was...

Lillian `Bea` Tweedy

Lillian `Bea` Tweedy

Jun 20, 2005

Lillian `Bea` Tweedy GOREVILLE-Lillian `Bea` Tweedy, 81, of Goreville passed away at 7:50 Am, Monday, June 20, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 23, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Tim Woodard and Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 22,...

Delbert (Doug) Thurman Gregge

Delbert (Doug) Thurman Gregge

Jun 20, 2005

Hafer Delbert Doug Thurman Gregge, 76, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 11:15 P.M. at John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis. Doug was born January 22, 1929 in Herrin to Thurman and Hazel (Lindsey) Gregge. He married Martha Ridgeway on April 28, 1953 and together they have shared the last 52 years of marriage. She survives in...